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2020
Priscilla Bain Obituary
West Lafayette - Priscilla "Pris" Bain, 81, of West Lafayette passed away peacefully at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2020, in her home, with family close by.
She was born February 17, 1938, in Monterey, CA to the late John I. and Helen D. (Amidon) McBride.
On August 8, 1959, she married Robert K. Bain of Washington D.C. in Wallawalla, WA. They moved to W. Lafayette, IN the same year, so Bob could begin teaching at Purdue. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2005.
Pris, a warm, funny, caring, compassionate, terribly humble (and sometimes mischievous) woman, was loved by everyone she met. She was a loyal friend, a devoted wife, and the best mom and grandma anyone could hope for.
She spent her early adult life taking care of her family and raising two daughters, of whom she was (of course) very proud. Throughout her life, she had a passion for following the lives of her family members, always asking questions and sharing in their trials and triumphs.
Pris was very active in her community, volunteering for a wide variety of community organizations over the years, most recently the W. Lafayette Public Library. She felt it was important (perhaps her duty) to try to make a difference in the lives of others and did what she could to make the world better for her children, grandchildren, and the generations to come.
Priscilla was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Lafayette, a proud member of the Tippecanoe County Democratic Party, a Brownie and Girl Scout leader when her girls were young, and a member, and one-time president of P.E.O., Chapter EM.
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Ann Bain of Indianapolis and Laura Bain-Selbo (husband, Eric) of Kokomo, IN; and two grandchildren, Zachary Bain-Selbo of Chicago and Hannah Bain-Selbo of Knoxville, TN.
Along with her husband Bob, she is preceded in death by her parents and sister Nancy Ames.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 15th at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette, IN. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, with the memorial service at 11:00 AM.
Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church, Planned Parenthood, or Southern Poverty Law Center. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Ellen Tobias
February 15, 2020
Nancy and Laura,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful soul. Just remembering her laughter makes me smile! She was good to both my wife Joanna and I, and she helped my mother in more ways than can be counted.
Our thoughts are with you,
Ellen Tobias
Cheryl K. Nellis
February 14, 2020
Pris was one of the first members of P.E.O. to greet me and make me feel welcome and as though I had known her all my life. She stood for equal rights for EVERY person, regardless of who they were or how they were living their lives. Her only criteria was they were a fellow human being.
She was tiny but mighty.
I am extremely thankful and honored to be able to say that Pris was a good and a very dear friend of mine. I thank God that our paths crossed.
Rest in God's loving arms, my friend, until we meet again.
February 11, 2020
Nancy and Laura,
So very sorry for the loss of you mother.
Prayers and hugs,
Carol Ward Farrell
Lafayette Urban MInistry
February 10, 2020
The Board and Staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry wish to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Priscilla for their loss. She and Bob were wonderful supporters of LUM and were a big part of the LUM family. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hand.
Jonathan Jacoby
February 10, 2020
I will miss you Priscilla. You were funny, caring and just a wonderful person. I enjoyed myself thoroughly whenever in your company. Rest in Peace good friend.
Dawn Corrigan
February 8, 2020
Rest in peace, Priscilla, and condolences to all who loved her
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